CHES Advocacy for Health 5

Question 1

A CHES is concerned that a proposed state budget cut will eliminate a school-based health program. Which first step is MOST strategic?

Accepted Answer

Map stakeholders who benefit from the program and assess their advocacy capacity

Answer

Stakeholder mapping is a foundational step that identifies allies, resources, and influence before launching advocacy activities.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST illustrates the use of data to drive advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Presenting local hospitalization rates tied to the absence of a specific policy

Answer

Local, specific data directly tied to a policy gap makes advocacy arguments concrete and credible to decision-makers.

Question 3

A health educator joins a task force where she disagrees with a proposed advocacy strategy on ethical grounds. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Raise the ethical concern clearly within the group and seek consensus

Answer

Ethical practice requires transparently raising concerns within appropriate channels rather than remaining silent or acting covertly.

Question 4

Which advocacy approach involves training community members to tell their own stories to media and policymakers?

Accepted Answer

Spokesperson development and narrative training

Answer

Narrative training equips community members to articulate their experiences compellingly, amplifying authentic voices in the policy process.

Question 5

A CHES is reviewing a bill that includes health-relevant provisions buried in a larger infrastructure package. This reflects which concept in health policy advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Policy windows and policy riders

Answer

Health provisions attached to broader legislation are called policy riders; recognizing them is essential for comprehensive advocacy monitoring.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Advocacy for Health 5